Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Creston - Creston News Advertiser Entry Title: Coverage of Court and Crime - CNA Entry Credit: Cheyenne Roche, Mandy McDowell Judge Comment: The experience of the news team shines through in these entries! Taking sometimes complex crime issues and explaining them in a way that a civilian can understand is a great skill for this type of reporting. Great work!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Washington - Southeast Iowa Union Washington Eveni Entry Title: Jefferson County Sheriff Bart Richmond placed on Brady-Giglio list Entry Credit: Andy Hallman, Kalen McCain, AnnaMarie Ward Judge Comment: The coverage of the Brady-Giglio list put this entry into second place in a crowded competition. Great job!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Iowa City - Press-Citizen Entry Title: Best Coverage of Court and Crime Entry Credit: Iowa City Press-Citizen Staff Judge Comment: Solid coverage of timely and important issues put this entry in third place in a very crowded field.
